Correspondence, some illustrated, from friends, colleagues and galleries; writings, including a statement by Boshier about his painting, "Identi-kit Man," and an essay about Boshier by Nigel Gosling; a catalog from an exhibition called "Lives", 1979, for which Boshier wrote the introduction; articles and clippings; exhibition announcements; exhibition catalogs; several books containing illustrations by Boshier; an illustrated notebook, 1979-1982; a sketchbook of ink drawings, 1955-1956; photographs, including a series of photographs of the singer David Bowie, and some of Derek Boshier's work.
Also includes a resume and bibliography; photographic reproductions of Boshier's work; the catalog introduction for the "Lives" exhibition; and clippings.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter, draftman, educator,photographer, filmmaker; Houston, Tex. and London, England. Rock star David Bowie was an acquaintance of Boshier, and Boshier prepared some studies of album covers for Bowie.
Provenance:
Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Exhibition announcements; monographs; photocopies of clippings; photographs of Schorre and his work; correspondence with William Bullock, Robert Fawcett, Robert Osborn, Aaron Siskind, Raymond Nogar, and others; sketchbook pages; and diary entries.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter; Houston, Texas. Born 1925.
Provenance:
Donated 1979 by Schorre except material on frames 776-928, which he lent 1979 for microfilming.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
1.7 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 4 reels))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Sketchbooks
Date:
1960-1981
Scope and Contents:
Correspondence, photographs, slides, sketches and sketchbooks, printed material, journals, and motion picture films.
REEL 2879: Two journals containing daily entries concerning Staley's work and family; ink sketches; photographs of his family, friends, and art work; clippings; and exhibition announcements.
REELS 2880-2882: Correspondence with Jack Boynton, Bob Camblin, and Dick Wray; exhibitions list, announcements, invitations, catalogs, and clippings; lecture notes; "B & E Productions" file; sketches and 9 sketchbooks; and ca. 75 photographs.
UNMICROFILMED: Ca. 300 slides of drawings, prints, paintings, ceramics, belts, planters, and weather vanes by Staley, Bob Camblin, and Joe Tate; films by Staley, "Smoked Links," "All the Signs from Houston to Galveston and Back," and "Staley Draws"; films by Roy Fridge, "Student Film," and "Cube Art"; films by Staley, Camblin and Tate, "BEJ I" and "Holding Firm II"; and unidentified film and tapes.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter, craftsman, and filmmaker; Houston, Tex.
Provenance:
Material on reels 2879-2882 lent for microfilming by Staley, 1981, as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project. Unmicrofilmed material donated by Staley, 1981.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Correspondence with museums, galleries, Helen Serger of La Boetie, Inc., Dorothea Carus, Carus Gallery, Atelier Lacourier et Frelaut, and Carlotta Corpron; exhibition material from her one-man show at the Tyler Museum of Art and the Hockaday School; material on the Jerry Hunt Project; exhibition catalogs, announcements, and books; contracts and receipts for work on consignment; 3 sketchbooks/journals, 1977-1982; 3 scrapbooks containing photographs and clippings; and photographs.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter, illuminator and teacher; Houston, Tex.
Provenance:
Lent for microfilming, 1982, by Werner-Vaughn as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Restrictions:
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Correspondence, sketchbooks, slides, set designs and writings.
REEL 1829: A resume; 7 sketchbooks, with photographs of models and of finished paintings; sketches; set designs for James Clouser's SPACE/DANCE/THEATRE; correspondence and two essays by Randolph about Houston's Contemporary Art Museum; notebook pages with philosophical quotations and comments on art; and a clipping.
UNMICROFILMED: Eight slides of paintings.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter; Houston, Tex.
Provenance:
Material on reel 1829 lent for microfilming and unfilmed slides donated by Randolph, 1979, as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
1 Reel (ca. 300 items (partially microfilmed on 1 reel))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Reels
Date:
1959-1984
Scope and Contents:
REEL 3364: A file on Edward Muegge "Buck" Schiwetz containing correspondence between Harold and Rita Phenix and Schiwetz, Sharon D. Steen and others, clippings, printed material and photographs of Schiwetz; a file on Phenix's work as a design engineer for Conoco, Inc. containing printed material and photographs of his art work; photographs of of Phenix and his art work; exhibition awards, announcements, catalogs and clippings; correspondence with patrons and others; sketches; and a scrapbook containing letters, clippings, printed material and photographs documenting Phenix's career.
UNMICROFILMED: Forty-five slides of art work.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter; Houston, Texas. Design engineer for Conoco. Inc.
Provenance:
Material on reel 3364 lent for microfilming, 1984, by Rita Phenix, Harold's wife, as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project. Slides were donated, 1985, by Harold Phenix.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
0.6 Linear feet (ca. 1400 items (on 5 microfilm reels))
2 Linear feet (Addition)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Video recordings
Sketchbooks
Date:
1923-1990
Scope and Contents:
Printed material, guestbooks, writings, scrapbooks, photographs, video tapes, and cartoons and sketches.
REEL 2812: Printed material, 1969-1975, including exhibition catalogs, announcements, clippings and articles; a resume; note cards with reproductions of Freed's paintings; and photocopies of Frank's cartoons for the RICE OWL.
REELS 3432-3433: Guestbooks, 1957-1985, with thanks and drawings by visitors, including sketches by artists; writings by Frank regarding his experiences in World War II and a 3-part travel article, "Art of Provence"; 3 scrapbooks containing clippings regarding a trial on which Frank was a juror and "Mexican Painting and Drawing," a show curated by Frank; source material for paintings; a guestbook from an exhibition at Instituto Mexicanos Norteamerico de Relaciones Culturales; and sketches.
REEL 3448: Biographical material; writings by Frank, some done under his pen name Caliph McFloe; photocopies of his cartoons for the RICE OWL, 1923-1924; reproductions of paintings; exhibition catalogs, announcements, press releases and clippings; ca. 100 photographs of paintings; and transcripts of speeches given at his memorial service.
REEL 3538: Articles written by Eleanor as art critic for the Houston Post, 1965-1973; and an article written for Texas Humanist, 1984, "Dominique de Menil: Rare Visions in the Arts," outlining the collecting philosophy of Menil and the establishment of a private museum to exhibit the collection.
UNMICROFILMED: A video tape of a 1975 television program on Frank and 2 tapes from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, panel discussion "The Fine Arts from Various Points of View"; and 3 lithographs by Frank.
ADDITION: Exhibition catalogs and announcements; greeting cards with reproductions of Freed's paintings; guestbooks, 1985-1990; four sketchbooks; a videotape of his 80th birthday celebration; an audio cassette; photographs of Freed and his works of art, including color photographs of 71 paintings; slides of paintings; and miscellany.
Biographical / Historical:
Frank Freed was a painter, cartoonist and writer. His wife, Eleanor was an art critic. They lived in Houston, Texas.
Provenance:
Material on reels 3432-3433 lent for microfilming 1985, by Frank and Eleanor Freed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project. The remainder was donated by the Freeds, 1978-1985, and by Eleanor Freed Stern's estate, 1993. The estate bequest included the guestbooks which were part of the 1985 loan.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
